Handling and features This super-telephoto zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras offers a 4x zoom range equivalent to a 150-600mm lens on a 35mm camera. For a lens offering such telephoto reach, it is quite reasonably priced at around ￡450, although you only get a modest maximum aperture of...

I ordered this lens directly from Olympus, when it arrived I immediately took it out for a try. It looks a bit awkward on my Em-5 and a little heavy. Definitely need a tripod for this lens especialy when reaching out to the full focal length.

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This super-telephoto zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras offers a 4x zoom range equivalent to a 150-600mm lens on a 35mm camera.

Compact size; Lightweight; Fast; silent autofocus; Resistant to flare; Excellent resolution between 75mm and 150mm

Lacklustre sharpness and high CA levels at 300mm; No lens hood supplied as standard

Used this lens for just under a month to use om my EM10-II and found anything above 175mm is just too soft. So I returned it.

The physical differences between the new M.ZUIKO ED 75-300mm 1:4.8-6.7 II lens and the original M.ZUIKO ED 75-300mm 1:4.8-6.7 are small but the performance of the new lens has been improved with proprietary ZERO (Zuiko Extra-Low Reflection Optical Coating) lens coatings to reduce ghosting and flare.

There aren't a lot of choices for a 300mm lens in the M4/3 world. I was a bit hesitant to purchase this lens because reviews said it was soft at 300mm. It is compared to the excellent sharpness it exhibits at shorter focal lengths.

All lenses are a compromise : cost, desired focal length, size & weight, IQ, speed, build quality, prime vs zoom, zoom range, etc. So the fair rating has to be how well did the lens meet my expectations as I integrated and balanced those attributes for my needs.

I like how I can now get closeups of birds and animals that I was not able to get with the 40-150mm lens. This is much bulkier, but it is worth it. The pictures are sharp as the OMD stabilization system makes a big difference.

Easy To Use; Large Zoom Length

I received the lens as a gift. The reach is lovely on this lens, 75-300mm (150-600mm=35mm), its sharp up to 200mm. The lens gets a bit soft at 300mm. The build is good, although I would like to see Olympus build lenses with internal zoom movement, meaning the lens overall length does not change.

Built; Reach and sharpness at up to 200mm

slow focus ; soft at 300mm

Bought this for its long 4X zoom........ pluses- lightweight, Manual Focus override with EM-1,..... minuses- slightly soft after 150mm (pixel peeping), slow max aperture means using a higher ISO, less accurate Auto focus in shade, No IS means tripod only use for Panny cameras. no hood included.....